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Centre’s New Programme Lets You Clear Immigration At Airports In Seconds

Sep 18, 2024 · 8:24 PM Blog

Aiming to cut the time taken for completing the immigration process from a minimum of 30 minutes to mere seconds, the Centre has introduced a fast-track programme at the Delhi airport, which will be expanded to 20 other cities soon.

Under the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on June 22, biometrics are being used to grant pre-verified flyers a seamless experience for immigration both during departure and arrival.

Work has begun to expand the programme to seven major airports – Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Ahmedabad – and it will be available in 21 airports across the country soon.

“India is becoming an international destination and this programme is being introduced to make travel experience seamless and effortless for all. Eligible passengers will be allowed to utilise automated gates (e-gates) and bypass regular immigration queues for a seamless journey,” a senior MHA official told NDTV.

“This programme will soon start in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, and then in other cities. Under it, the immigration process of pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders is done within seconds. The aim is to facilitate international mobility with a faster, smoother and more secure immigration clearance,” the official added.

According to him, FTI-TTP has already been a success at the Delhi airport and 18,400 individuals (Indian passport and OCI card holders) have registered for it.

How It Works

The FTI-TTP is being implemented through an online portal and the Bureau of Immigration is the nodal agency for fast-track immigration of various categories of travellers under this programme.

After necessary verification, passengers are added to a White List of ‘Trusted Travellers’ fed for implementation through e-gates. Biometrics of the ‘Trusted Traveller’ passing through the gates are captured at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office office or at airports.

When registered passengers reach the e-gates, they scan the boarding pass issued by the airlines to get the details of their flight. The passport is also scanned and the biometrics of the passenger are authenticated.

Once the identity of the passenger is established and biometric authentication is done, the e-gate opens automatically and immigration clearance will be deemed to have been granted.

How To Apply

Eligible individuals will need to apply online at www.ftittp.mha.gov.in and provide the required details, which will be verified by the Bureau of Immigration. After their applications are approved, they will receive a message to schedule an appointment for providing their biometrics at international airports or the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office.

The FTI registration will be valid for a maximum of five years or until the validity of the passport, whichever comes first. Officials said providing biometrics is compulsory and applicants must ensure a minimum passport validity of at least six months while applying for the FTI-TTP.

The programme, which will also minimise human intervention in the immigration process, will be implemented in two phases, said an official. Indian citizens and OCI cardholders will be covered in the first phase and foreigners will be included in the next.

The Union home ministry has also shared a helpdesk email ID: india.ftittp-boi@mha.gov.in

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‘Two months of hard work…’: Lokesh Kanagaraj pens an emotional note post leaked video of Nagarjuna Akkineni from Rajinikanth’s Coolie sets

Sep 18, 2024 · 9:24 PM Blog

Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is currently undergoing shoots however, the internet was taken by storm when a leaked video from the film surfaced on the internet. In reaction to the same, the film’s director Lokesh Kanagaraj penned an emotional note.

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the filmmaker said, “Two months of hard work by many people have gone in vain because of one recording. I humbly request everyone not to engage in such practices, as they spoil the overall experience. Thank you.”

See the official post by Lokesh Kanagaraj here:

For those unversed, a leaked video from the sets of Coolie had made its way to the internet recently which featured a scene from the movie. The video showcased Nagarjuna Akkineni enacting his character Simon from the film donning a white-colored heavy coat.

The action scene involving the actor was taken as a recording from the film’s sets which has been circulating around the internet for quite some time now. Owing to the same, the director has penned these emotional words and urges everyone to refrain from such practices.

The leaked video of the veteran star portrayed him as a true baddie similar to Rolex from Lokesh’s own Vikram starring Kamal Haasan. Moreover, the makers of the film had earlier unveiled the complete cast list with Rajinikanth playing a character called Deva.

Other than the superstar and Nagarjuna, the film also has actors Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and many more in key roles. The film which is likely to release in 2025 had earlier unveiled a title teaser featuring an action-packed glimpse with Rajinikanth in the lead.

Watch the title teaser of Rajinikanth’s Coolie here:

Moving ahead, superstar Rajinikanth is next set to appear in the film Vettaiyan, directed by Jai Bhim’s TJ Gnanavel. The upcoming movie features the actor as an IPS officer with a mission to uncover a dark mystery.

The makers of the film had even unveiled a glimpse of Vettaiyan’s second single called Hunter Vantaar. Additionally, the upcoming film features an ensemble cast of actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, and many more in key roles.

See the glimpse of Hunter Vantaar from Vettaiyan here:

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Fact Check: Was Meghan Markle Cropped From Photo Shared By King Charles And Prince William For Prince Harry’s Birthday?

Sep 18, 2024 · 9:24 PM Blog

The rumors about Meghan Markle being cropped out of the picture that featured her husband Prince Harry, used to wish him on his 40th birthday by the royal family has got many people wondering. To answer the question, no, the Suits actress wasn’t cut out of the photo, per People magazine.

The post was shared on Instagram, X, and Facebook by the royal family wishing the Duke of Sussex on his birthday. The photo that used to wish him was reportedly captured in 2018 in Ireland. This same picture was also reposted by Kate Middleton and Prince William‘s team on Instagram stories and on X on their joint account.

According to the publication, a close look at Prince Harry’s photo posted on the royal family account suggested Markle actually sitting beside her husband in a large frame. The picture was shot at the Dogpatch Labs in Dublin in July 2018, which was two months after the couple tied the knot.

The photographer who snapped this photo, Jimmy Rainford seemingly released two versions of the picture on Getty Images. One shot showcased a wide angle that featured Markle with Prince Harry smiling alongside one another.

The separate version consisted of a zoomed-in shot of the Duke of Sussex. This image was seemingly used by the Royal family to wish him a happy birthday across the social media platforms. Their Ireland tour in 2018 marked their first-ever overseas trip after their star-studded marriage ceremony.

According to The Independent’s report, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that the photo utilized to wish the Duke of Sussex was not edited and was used in the same format that it was received in. Which confirmed that she was not cropped out of the frame.

People Magazine reported that Prince Harry privately celebrated this occasion of his 40th birthday with his family and friends in Montecito, California. He is set to embark abroad on his trip with close friends.

For the unversed, the pair stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 and shifted to California, where they are raising their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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